Chest Rig Helikon-Tex Numbat — Shadow Grey

The Numbat is a chest pack designed for anyone who needs quick access to maps, a compass, documents and small accessories during extended outdoor activities or field operations. It sits on the chest via a minimal harness that does not interfere with the shoulder straps of any rucksack, turning it into a fast-access system without shifting the main load off your shoulders.

The opening reaches 90 degrees, held in place by robust cordage limiters: the panel opens fully and stays put, leaving both hands free to read a map or retrieve an item. The inner wall is lined with loop fabric compatible with VIS system inserts, allowing the internal layout to be configured for each mission without extra pouches. The internal organiser is removable and includes a transparent map pocket, useful when working with 1:25000 charts or when you need to read a document without pulling it out.

The outer shell in Cordura 500D offers a solid balance between durability and low weight. The trade-off worth considering is expansion capacity: the MOLLE/PALS attachment points on the front and bottom allow additional pouches to be added, but the Numbat remains a compact chest pack, not a magazine chest rig. Anyone looking for a system to carry rifle magazines with a fast draw should look elsewhere; anyone who needs a loaded organiser worn on the chest, accessible while standing or on the move, will find the right answer here. The 3D mesh back panel keeps the fabric off your torso and improves airflow on long marches.

Key features

• Opens to 90° with cordage limiters: the panel stays open without being held
• VIS-compatible loop inner panel: internal layout adapts without extra pouches
• Removable organiser with transparent map pocket: read documents without removing them
• MOLLE/PALS attachment points on front and bottom: expandable with modular pouches as needed
• Minimal harness with 3D mesh back: compatible with any rucksack and breathable on the march
• Cordura 500D construction: abrasion and weather resistance in the lightest format of the range

In the box

• Numbat chest pack
• Removable internal organiser with map pocket